General Assistance (GA)

A state program that gives monthly cash assistance to low-income Minnesotans. The maximum GA benefit for individuals is $203/month ($260 for couples).

To qualify for the program, you must fit into one of 15 categories, most of which are based on disability or unemployability. If you're applying for GA, you're usually required to apply for Social Security benefits as well. The GA asset limit is $10,000 for couples and individuals, and your monthly net income must be less than $203 ($260 for couples). For more information or to apply, contact your county human services agency.

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Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

This is Minnesota's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program (sometimes called "welfare-to-work"). It provides cash and food assistance to low-income families with children, and also helps with job training and finding employment.

MFIP used to be called "Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)."